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Half-Timbered Façade: Forest Chalet with Tudor Motifs

#7457. Half-Timbered Façade: Forest Chalet with Tudor Motifs

The photograph depicts a magnificent country house built in the half-timbered style with elements of English Tudor architecture. The façade of the building presents a harmonious combination of various materials — white plaster, dark brown wooden beams forming the characteristic half-timbered pattern, brickwork in the lower portion, and a stone foundation.

The architectural composition is distinguished by asymmetry and picturesqueness. The central element of the façade is a high pointed gable with decorative wooden elements and a small window. The side wings of the house have different heights and forms, adding dynamism to the entire composition. Particularly noteworthy are the elegant balustrade on the upper balcony and the arcaded gallery of the first floor with curved arches.

The window design reveals attention to detail — multi-paned glazing with vertical mullions emphasizes the historical stylistics. The triple arched windows of the lower floor effectively contrast with the rectangular window openings of the upper level. The dark roof with multiple levels and decorative elements completes the architectural ensemble.

The house is organically integrated into the surrounding forest landscape, and the thoughtful landscaping with an open lawn and stone elements emphasizes its organic connection with nature. The natural color palette of the façade, dominated by brown, beige, and gray tones, contributes to the perception of the building as an integral part of the surrounding environment.

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